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A woman with bare shoulders is holding a steaming object (a burning heart?) towards the peacock behind her, she is surrounded by a crown and sceptre, coins and various other items of luxury; representing Vanity. Mezzotint by J. Smith.

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A woman with bare shoulders is holding a steaming object (a burning heart?) towards the peacock behind her, she is surrounded by a crown and sceptre, coins and various other items of luxury; representing Vanity. Mezzotint by J. Smith.